Opinion: New York Resale Laws Add Onerous Barriers to Small, Minority Businesses
“New York does not lower fees or taxes!” This phrase was shouted across the room by none-other than democrat New…
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This archive contains coverage of stories related to the legal and legislative landscape for ticketing and ticket resale. Stories are ordered by date, with the most recent stories displaying first. You can view older stories by clicking through to higher numbered pages within the archive.
6ix9ine Could Face Life Sentence For Firearm Charges, Gunpoint Robbery
The Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been making headlines lately with a hefty criminal record, and while he’s been able…
Dead & Co Fan Sues Live Nation, MSG For Alleged False Accusations
While at a Dead and Company show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden last year, a fan was arrested…
Wife of Ticket Scammer Ordered To Pay $4 Million In Investor Funds
The wife of concert promoter Joseph Meli, who was just sentenced to prison for participating in a multi million-dollar Ponzi…
NYC Teachers-Union Chief Accepted US Open Tickets Totaling $8K
The NYC teachers-union chief, Michael Mulgrew, reportedly accepted over $8,000 worth of US Open Tennis tickets from a law firm….
#MuteRKelly Movement Tries To Shut Down Singer’s Jacksonville Show
Despite the various allegations against him, R. Kelly is slated to perform another show, but the #MuteRKelly movement is ready…
Former UMN Ticketing Director Charged In Ticket Fraud Scheme
The former head of sports ticket sales at the University of Minnesota was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with…
Craig Carton Found Guilty on All Counts in Fraud Trial
Craig Carton was found guilty of all charges in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, after less than a day…
Craig Carton Fraud Trial Continues, Barclays Center Executives Testify
During the ticket fraud trial for former sports-talk-radio celebrity Craig Carton, two top Barclays Center executives and a Rockland County…
Michigan Bill Could Legalize Ticket Scalping If Passed In Senate
While Michigan law currently prohibits a person from reselling an event ticket above its face value, that could all change…